<h1>50% US tariff on Indian imports causes suspensions, cancellations, price shocks, risking contracts, jobs, and supply chains</h1> A 50% US tariff regime, comprising an initial 25% reciprocal tariff and an additional 25% linked to crude-oil policy, was applied to Indian imports effective August 27-August 7, 2025, per a DHS draft order; exporters report immediate order suspensions, cancellations and price shocks that may cause contractual nonperformance, commercial losses worth crores, job cuts and supply-chain distress in mentha oil and brass exports. The measures raise issues for affected firms including potential remedies under trade law, contract force majeure or hardship claims, eligibility for domestic relief or industry-specific government support, and exposure to employment and insolvency risks.